what's the worth: 1878 trade dollar and an 1854 gold 2 and 1/2D?

The trade dollar has MASON stamped on the side with the seated lady and an S below the eagle on the back. The colored spots on the gold coin I was told was filler from when someone "cut" bits of the gold from the coin to pay for items.

 

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That stuff on the quarter-eagle's obverse looks more like solder from a jewelry mount to me.

 

I hadn't thought of that. Makes sense. Any idea of possible value on these?

 

The gold is worth melt.. possibly just slightly above.

 

Thank you. I thought so it's in pretty rough shape. Any idea on the value of the trade dollar?

 

No clue on that one. It is neat though.

 

Gold is close to melt, Trade Dollar is niche and requires someone who has an interest in counterstamped coins. It is lovely though.

 

Thank you!!!

 

The Trade $ has a countermark (from a merchant) on the obverse) te reverse (back) S is the mintmark.

The gold piece was formerly jewelry. Worth melt.